South African is mourning one of its artistic giants, Jonas Gwangwa. The creative genius passed away on Saturday at the age of 83.
His passing came a little over two weeks after the passing of his wife, mam’Violet.
Gwangwa has graced the music scene for more than 40 years, keeping the music playing even during the dark days of apartheid after it became illegal for Black people to congregate and musicians were also jailed for practising their craft.
Below are some of his hit songs that have kept the world enthralled over the years.
- Flowers Of The Nation
- Batsumi
- Shebeen
- Morwa
- Kgomo
When 8pm was 8pm!
This iconic Generations opening sequence was composed by uBab’ Jonas Gwangwa.
Thank you for the music, so perfectly paired with some of South Africa’s greatest memories. #RIPJonasGwangwa pic.twitter.com/FdOgL0uf6q
— !nstro (@Mr_Instro) January 23, 2021
23 January will always be this dark day in the Music Industry….On this particular day we have lost yet another Legend…Oliver Mtukudzi and Hugh Masekela passed on ,on this particular day too. #RIPJonasGwangwa pic.twitter.com/dbQ1HSsTz
— Sizwe (@mehlulisizwe) January 23, 2021
Yoh morwa, yoh mo Afrika…yoh nna yoh nna ?
Occasions will never be the same thinking we lost this giant! Morwa and Kgomo are my favorite, such elite songs.
He joins Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi who also died on this very day years ago. #RIPJonasGwangwa pic.twitter.com/kB0EBlAaSR
— Karabo Mokgoko ? (@Karabo_Mokgoko) January 23, 2021
Thank you for inspiring us so much in your own different ways…. U entertained us, educated us, led us and most importantly I respected and learnt so much from all u!!
Go well…!!?????#RIPJonasGwangwa #RIPJacksonMthembu #RIPLarryKing pic.twitter.com/J9L5JGV9gS
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) January 23, 2021
